Architectural practice BDP has set up a new studio at Thirlestane Road in Edinburgh's city centre.
This follows the acquisition of Pattern Design in July and follows a year of growth, with revenues of £131.3m and expansion into Northern Europe and South East Asia.
Co-founded in 2009 by Lindsay Johnston and Dipesh Patel, Pattern has developed a portfolio of sports and entertainment projects, including most recently working with Everton FC on its new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool.
BDP’s acquisition of Pattern bolsters BDP’s experience in designing sporting venues across the UK, including at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club, Aintree Racecourse and Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Lindsay Johnston, architect director at BDP’s Edinburgh studio, said: “Our team in Edinburgh will continue to focus on sport whilst also stretching BDP’s reach across Scotland to work in other sectors and disciplines to support our clients.”
Previously, BDP held an Edinburgh office from 2008 to 2011.
Scott MacKenzie, chair of BDP Scotland, said: “Across our 60-year history, we have held a strong connection with the city of Edinburgh.
“We have a lineage of major projects in the city, including the Scottish Widows HQ, buildings at Napier University Business School, and most recently, at St James Quarter.”
BDP continues to operate its interdisciplinary practice from its original studio in Exchange Place in Glasgow city centre.
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